Quilting books offer an excellent medium with which you can add to or improve your quilting skills. Listed below are books that will amaze, inspire and stimulate your creativity and enhance your quilting experience!

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Open a Can of Worms by Debbie Caffrey.

What is a worm? A worm is a strip of fabric that is two and a half inches wide. How did I happen to come to that definition? Well, once I began to slice and dice these strips, the quilts just wouldn't stop coming! I felt that I had truly "opened a can of worms." Sew dozens of beautiful, scrappy quilts simply and very quickly. Start cutting 2 1/2" wide strips now!

Serge & Merge Quilts by Sharon V. Rotz.

Serge your way to speedier, snazzier quilts!

There are things a serger can do for your quilts that an ordinary sewing machine cannot, and - with this book as your guide - you don't have to be an expert at serging (or quiltmaking!) to get great results. Sharon Rotz is here to show you how to use standard serging stitches to neatly construct and creatively embellish quilts - from old-fashioned scrap quilts to sophisticated wall-hangings.

Inside, you'll find everything you need to explore this fun new twist on quiltmaking:

• Serging and quilting basics, from set-up and fabric selection to a rundown on the various stitches needed to complete the projects
• 14 projects, in a variety of sizes and styles, from perfect starter projects to more advanced techniques
• Easy-to-follow directions for using your serger to create dimensional flowers, romantic scalloped edges, enhanced appliqués, decorative backgrounds and more
• Notes from Nancy - sidebars and notes from sewing and craft expert Nancy Zieman - sprinkled throughout the pages offer more expert advice!

Whether you're a quilter in search of ways to bring more originality and variety to your projects, or a serging fanatic eager to discover the joys of quiltmaking, Serge & Merge Quilts will inspire you to explore, experiment and enjoy!

Includes a bonus DVD hosted by Nancy Zieman showing you all the techniques in action!

Joanie's Design Elements by Joanie Zeier Poole. 8 Easy Lessons to Adapt and Use Quilting Designs

Unique quilting designs made easy using an innovative approach from award-winning designer Joanie Zeier Poole. In eight easy lessons, learn the fundamentals of creating your own quilting designs with confidence. Learn how to:

• Create quilting designs that complement individual blocks
• Customize designs for borders and border corners
• Adapt design elements and pre-made stencils to fit any space

24-Hour Baby Quilts by Leisure Arts.

You've just learned that your favorite aunt is about to have her first grandchild and you - as the only quilt maker in the family - will be expected to make a quilt for the baby shower next week. You'd love to do it, but the deadline looms for a quilt you're making for an international competition, you've promised to chaperone a soccer field trip, and you've volunteered to help with your church's bake sale. What to do now?

This book is your answer because here are 20 delightful baby quilts you can make in less than 24 hours each! Choose your favorite quilt, get out your rotary cutter, your stash of fabric and your sewing machine. Then your follow our easy step-by-step instructions and in a few hours you'll have an adorable quilt completely finished!

Quiltmaking by Hand by Jinny Beyer.

Beginner patterns - with a difference

Ten step by step patterns designed to help you create quilts you never dreamed possible - even a Mariners' Compass

Amazing detail

More than 600 color photos and drawings clearly demonstrate every hand technique

Back to basics - then far beyond

From drafting patterns to designing pieced borders, you will quickly master skills that give you the freedom to create

Absolute precision - and surprising speed

No method matches the accuracy of hand piecing, and, since you can sew on-the-go, you'll be delighted how much you accomplish in "found" moments.

"We quilt for so many reasons - to escape the stresses of life, to create something beautiful to cherish, or to make a gift for future generations. Yet for me the greatest joy comes from those quiet moments every quilter knows. This is time that is my own, when I can relax, reflect, and gently sew my memories into cloth." - Jinny Beyer

Mother Earth and Her Children by Sibylle von Olfers, Sieglinde Schoen Smith, and Jack Zipes. A Quilted Fairy Tale.

Deep below the ground, Mother Earth rouses her sleepy children. The little ones ready themselves for spring, then join a jubilant procession of bugs and beetles up into the summer meadows. With each colorful turn of the page, the children discover new surprises waiting just for them.

In rhyming verse and vibrant illustrations, this enchanting story captivates the imagination of the youngest readers, gently leading them to make their own discoveries outdoors.

Mother Earth's ABC by Sieglinde Schoen Smith. A Quilter's Alphabet and Story Book.

Mother Earth's ABC is a wonderful way to introduce young children to the alphabet. It is also a unique inspiration for quilters wishing to embellish their pillows, quilts, or sewing projects with Sieglinde Schoen Smith's charming illustrated letters. Imagine a nursery layette embellished with Sieglinde's ABCs. Or sew your favorite child's name onto a birthday quilt or a cozy pillow.

Children and parents alike will love this Springtime story that accompanies the letters. The youngest readers will delight in each tiny flower, ladybug, or woodland creature they meet from page to page.

The Quilter's Album of Patchwork Patterns by Jinny Beyer. More than 4050 Pieced Blocks for Quilters.

This visual encyclopedia of quilt block designs provides quilters, designers, researchers, and patchwork enthusiasts with a comprehensive tool for finding, identifying, and drafting more than 4050 unique patterns. World-renowned quilter Jinny Beyer has categorized the designs in a way that eliminates duplicates and allows quilters to understand exactly how each block is successfully pieced. Jinny has analyzed all designs in terms of the grid on which they are drawn, making it easy for you to recreate the patterns in any size or color scheme desired. Each block has been thoroughly researched and is listed according the earliest date of publication found. Double-names and duplicates are cross-referenced for easy use. In addition, the opening chapters provide step-by-step help on "seeing" the grid behind each design. From there, you can redraft any block to the size you need, make your templates, and sew! Imagine—more than 4050 unique designs to choose from for your next quilt!

• More than 4050 unique quilt block patterns, categorized by basic grid design
• Beautiful fabric-filled illustrations of each design
• Line drawings for every block, showing how each one is constructed
• Photographs of full quilts, showing design layouts and block repeats
• Quick Reference sections for easy comparison of similar blocks
• Step-by-step help on drafting blocks to any size
• Chapter on design ideas to inspire your next quilt
• Detailed bibliography and indexes
• Transparency sheets with 32 common design grids

Packed with information and inspiration, this book will be a constant companion for decades to come.

Shams With Style by Heather Mulder Peterson and Deb Mulder of Anka's Treasures. Customize and Coordinate the Perfect Pillow Sham or Accent Pillow.

This book contains 3 basic pillow sham patterns and each has many size and decorative accent options. The three basic pillows are "The Flange Pillow Sham", "The Bound Pillow Sham With Ties", and "The Bound Pillow Sham". Endless options for up-scale pillow shams and accent pillows.